Basic Details Surname Compton-Thornhill Forenames Richard Anthony Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Scots Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut. Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 14 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed at the Battle of the Aisne